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Rainstorm rips off Church at Dompim-Pepesa
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A heavy rainstorm on Monday afternoon, ripped -off the roof of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, at Dompim-Pepesa, in Tarkwa-Nsuaem municipality of the Western Region.
It caused damage to the church and block works on the new mission house under construction.
Meanwhile, the Bishop of Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese, Most Rev John Baptist Attakruh, has since visited the scene to assess the extent of damage and solidarise with the Rectorate and the Dompim communities.
Giving eye witness account, a catechist, Mr. John Arthur, recalled that, he was working on the new mission house when the rainstorm started around 3:30 pm.
He said that he rushed to the Church to seek shelter, only for the storm to carry away the whole roof of the Church and other buildings in the community including his own house.
Rector of the Church, Rev. Fr. Isaac Atta Mensah, reported that he had held discussions with the church community about the re-roofing of the church including the purchasing of wood long before the disaster happened.
In the interim, he indicated that they would erect a temporary structure for worship while they took steps to deal with the situation.
On his part, Most Rev John Baptist Attakruh expressed his gratitude to God that no human life was lost.
The Prelate explained that his visit was to afford him the chance to access the damage caused by the disaster.
Bishop Attakruh’s delegation included Vicar General, Very Rev. Fr. Francis Kofi Lemaire and President of the Priests’ Association, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Dolphyne, Dean of Tarkwa Deanery, Very Rev. Fr. Francis Siribour and other priests in the Sekondi- Takoradi Catholic Diocese.
PICS 1,2 Bishop Attakruh inspecting the damaged caused to the Dompim church.pic3,4,5 show damage caused to Dompim Catholic church
From Clement Adzei Boye, Takoradi
Lawyers for former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, say they will file an appeal despite a High Court directive for the Attorney General to amend two counts of defrauding by false pretences in the ongoing case.
The court on Wednesday ordered the AG to amend the two charges in the case involving the former NAFCO CEO and co-accused, Faiza Seidu Wuni.
Reacting to the ruling, counsel for Hanan Aludiba, Godfred Yeboah Dame, expressed dissatisfaction with the decision.
“Even though they’ve been ordered to amend some of the charges, we’ll still file an appeal. I think the decision was not so sound,” he said.
The case is part of ongoing prosecutions linked to alleged financial irregularities at the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO).
The High Court’s directive means the prosecution will have to revise aspects of the charge sheet before the trial proceeds further.
Background
Counsel for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, led by Godfred Yeboah Dame, filed an application seeking to have the charges against their client dismissed.
They contend the charges are fundamentally flawed and violate his right to a fair trial.
The State, represented by Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, opposed the application, maintaining that the charges are valid and that the accused ought to face trial.
Lawyers for Hanan’s wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, led by Augustine Obour, who would also benefit if the application succeeded, yielded their time to the lead counsel for the first accused.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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High Court rejects dismissal request in NAFCO Case, orders prosecution to amend 2 of 16 Charges Against former CEO
The High Court has declined a request by lead counsel for former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to dismiss charges against him, but has directed the Attorney General to amend two of the 16 counts filed against him.
Presiding Judge, Justice Francis Apangabonu Achibonga, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting with additional responsibility as a High Court judge, ruled today that while the prosecution must revise Counts 9 and 14, the trial will proceed on all charges.
This means the trial of the couple will continue on a combined 20 counts.
Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba is facing 16 counts, while his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, is facing 4 counts. Both pleaded not guilty on May 18, 2026 and are currently on bail.
Godfred Yeboah Dame, former Attorney General and lead counsel for the first accused, had argued for the dismissal of the charges. Reacting after the ruling, he said the decision was not sound and indicated plans to file an appeal.
“Even though they’ve been ordered to amend some of the charges, we’ll still file an appeal. I think the decision was not so sound,” he stated.
Augustines Obuor is lead counsel for the second accused, Faiza Seidu Wuni, whiles the Republic was represented by Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, Deputy Attorney General.
The case relates to alleged financial irregularities at NAFCO and is being closely watched as part of government’s efforts to hold public officials accountable.
The court has directed the prosecution to effect the amendments to Counts 9 and 14 before the trial proceeds further.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
